Lead Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Lead Expanded Duty Dental Assistant role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO; compensation is $28–$32 per hour. Springs Dentists is a holistic dental practice focused on communicating treatment options and supporting patient choice. The lead assistant provides expanded-duty clinical support while guiding dental assisting staff and helping the practice deliver patient-centered care. The role supports efficient patient flow, safe clinical operations, and a range of restorative, preventive, and surgical procedures.

What you'll do

• Perform expanded-duty dental assisting within Colorado regulations
• lead and mentor dental assisting staff
• assist the dentist chairside
• take and process radiographs and intraoral photographs
• place and finish restorations and take impressions
• maintain sterilization and OSHA-compliant practices
• coordinate patient flow and assist with scheduling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead expanded duty dental assistant

edda

dental assisting

holistic dentistry

patient care

colorado springs co

springs dentists

$28–$32 per hour

radiographs

restorative dentistry

staff mentoring

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts, health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, performance-based bonus, and training and development.

Why this role

Requires active Colorado EDDA certification, current Radiation Safety certification, and CPR/BLS certification; the posting seeks at least four years of dental assisting experience.

About the employer

Springs Dentists Holistic Dentistry is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.